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Watson Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "watson" is "son of walter", and is used often for "boys".

Name
watson
Meaning
son of walter
Pronunciation
waht-suhn
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Watson Name Details

The name Watson is of English origin. It derives from the patronymic surname Wat, which means 'son of Walter'. The name Walter is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'wald', meaning 'rule' or 'ruler', and 'heri', meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. Watson became a popular given name in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland due to the famous literary character Dr. John H. Watson, the loyal companion of Sherlock Holmes.

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